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Nepal Arrival Card Online Arrival Form

Before travelling to Nepal, all foreign travellers must complete Online Arrival Form no earlier than 15 days before arrival.

How to complete Online Arrival Form for Nepal?

In the instructions, the field name appears on the left exactly as it is shown in the form. Next comes the translation, an explanation of what the field means and a tip on how to complete it.

Form field

Surname / First Name / Middle Name

MeaningSurname, first and middle names
How to fill it

Split names as in the passport and do not invent a middle name.

Form field

Nationality

MeaningNationality
How to fill it

Select the passport nationality.

Form field

Date of Birth / Sex

MeaningDate of birth and sex
How to fill it

Use passport details.

Form field

Passport Number

MeaningPassport number
How to fill it

Enter without spaces or extra symbols.

Form field

Passport Validity

MeaningPassport validity
How to fill it

Enter the passport expiry date.

Form field

Occupation

MeaningOccupation
How to fill it

Choose the closest accurate category.

Form field

Purpose of Visit

MeaningPurpose of visit
How to fill it

Select Tourism for a leisure trip.

Form field

Address in Nepal

MeaningAddress in Nepal
How to fill it

Enter the first hotel and locality.

Form field

Port of Entry

MeaningPort of entry
How to fill it

Select the actual airport or land checkpoint.

Form field

Length of Stay

MeaningLength of stay
How to fill it

Enter the intended number of days.

Important: an arrival card is not a visa and does not replace entry permission. Rules may change.

After submission

Download and preferably print the barcode receipt. It is a preliminary form, not the visa itself; final processing and any visa fee are handled at the checkpoint.

Questions and answers

Is the form a visa?

No. It pre-submits data for Visa on Arrival or entry processing.

When should it be completed?

Submit in advance and use the receipt within the portal-stated period, generally up to 15 days.

Should the receipt be printed?

Printing the barcode is recommended; keep a digital copy as well.

Is a photograph required?

Yes. Prepare a recent digital portrait photograph.

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